5- ACTION-Acting for Sustainability (06-09 years)

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ACTION

ACTING FOR

SUSTAINABILITY

Have you ever heard the word "sustainability"? It means taking care of the world around us

so that we can continue to live here happily and healthily for a very long time.

To make sure we're taking care of the world, we need help from important people called

politicians. They make rules and decisions that can help protect the environment and make

sure we're using resources like air, water, and energy in a way that won't hurt the planet.

Politicians can also help teach us about how we can take care of the world, so we can grow

up to be smart and responsible adults who know how to protect our planet.

So, it's important for politicians to work together and with all of us to make sure we have a

healthy and happy planet for many, many years to come!

DEMOCRACY AND THE

CHALLENGE OF CLIMATE

CHANGE

Climate change is a big problem that

afects the whole world. It's really

important that countries work together

to reduce the pollution we make, so we

can have a healthy planet for many years

to come.

Climate change is already afecting how

our governments work, especially when it

comes to food, water, and natural

disasters. It's like a big test to see if they

can work together to solve these

problems.

To make sure we have a safe and healthy

world for everyone, countries need to

come up with good ideas to reduce

pollution and protect the environment.

This will help us now and in the future!

POLITICAL SYSTEMS

AND SUSTAINABILITY

WHO ARE THE RELEVANT POLITICAL

STAKEHOLDERS IN MY COMMUNITY?

It's important to take care of our planet so that we can continue to live on it happily and healthily.

There are people who make important decisions about how we take care of the planet, like using

clean energy and recycling. These people are called "political stakeholders." They work in the

government and other organizations that help take care of the environment. If we want to help

take care of the planet too, we can talk to these people and tell them what we think is important.

We can also vote for people who care about the environment when we're old enough to do so.

TIMELINE: EUROPEAN CLIMATE CHANGE

“Fighting climate change, preserving our environment, acting against global warming… Climate

action has been at the heart of the EU’s mission for decades. Let’s take a look at some milestones.”

When we want to make rules that help our planet, we need

to talk to diferent people who are important and who know

things about how the planet works. These people might be

leaders who make important decisions, people who own

businesses, or people who live in our community. We need to

talk to them and work together to make rules that help our

planet stay healthy and happy. We also need to make sure we

listen to everyone's ideas and try to make rules that are fair

and good for everyone. When we have our rules, we need to

follow them so we can take care of our planet and everything

living on it.

HOW TO ENGAGE AND COLLABORATE

WITH COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES.

Sometimes, important people who make decisions in our community, country, or even the world get together

in meetings to talk about how we can help the environment. As a climate activist, you can go to these meetings

to share your ideas and experiences to help make the environment better.

Countries also make rules and plans to help protect the environment, and it's important that kids and young

people like you get to give your opinions too. When you take part in these meetings or consultations, you can

help make sure that these rules and plans are fair and work for everyone, including kids and young people.

Other young activists have some tips on what to do before, during, and after these meetings or consultations,

so you can be prepared and make a diference!

PREPARE TO ACT!

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR CLIMATE ADVOCACY AND ACTION

ON THE FRONTLINES OF

CLIMATE CHANGE IN

ZIMBABWE

UNICEF teamed up with Fridays for Future to highlight

young activists on the front lines of climate change.

“Now is the time to act.” Throughout the COVID-19

pandemic, Nkosi is using his talents to speak out on

climate change in Zimbabwe.

Sometimes people can do things that

hurt the environment, like throwing trash

on the ground or cutting down trees. But

there are rules that say who is responsible

for taking care of the environment and

making sure it stays healthy. It's important

to know these rules so we can make sure

the right people are doing their part to

protect the Earth. Just like when we have

rules in our house, like cleaning up after

ourselves, we need rules for taking care of

the Earth too.

DUE DILIGENCE:

HOLDING CORPORATIONS

ACCOUNTABLE FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL

DAMAGE

Some big companies can help make the

world a better place and protect nature,

but sometimes they can also hurt people

and

the

environment.

People,

governments, and companies are starting

to pay attention to this problem. Some

companies are trying to follow rules that

help them make sure they don't do

anything bad, but some people think that

just following these rules isn't enough.

CORPORATE

SUSTAINABILITY

DUE DILIGENCE

GUIDANCE FOR

RESPONSIBLE

BUSINESS CONDUCT

DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS

& SUPPORTING MEASURES

DOES THE POLLUTER PAY

“WHAT IS THE ‘POLLUTER PAYS’

PRINCIPLE ABOUT?

The "polluter pays" principle means that if someone makes a mess or pollutes the environment, they should be

the ones to clean it up or pay for the damage they caused. This idea helps make sure that people and companies

are responsible for the harm they cause. But sometimes it's hard to fgure out who made the mess or who should

pay for it. In some cases, it can be a big problem to fx the damage, and it may take a long time and be expensive.

Even when we know who did it, it can be hard to make them pay for it. This is especially true when the pollution

comes from many diferent sources, like air pollution.

WHY WE NEED A LAW TO PROTECT WORKERS, PEOPLE,

AND PLANET FROM BAD BUSINESS

Some companies are doing things that are really bad for people and the planet. They might hurt the environment

or treat workers unfairly. The European Union is thinking about making a new law to make sure these companies

are responsible for their actions. This law would require companies to have good policies to protect people's

rights and the environment. But before this can happen, we need to make sure that lots of people ask the

European Commission to change the rules and make sure companies are accountable for what they do.

EVERYONE CAN MAKE A

CONTRIBUTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION

Taking care of the Earth is like taking care of your own room or toys. We need to make sure we don't make a mess and clean up after

ourselves. We can turn of the lights when we're not using them and save water by not letting it run while we brush our teeth. We

can also recycle and put our trash in the right bin. When we take care of the Earth, we help keep it healthy and beautiful for

everyone to enjoy!

TOGETHER

WE CAN SAVE

THE EARTH

THERES NO

PLANET B

LOVE OUR

PLANET

PROTECTING OUR PLANET STARTS WITH YOU

Don’t send

chemicals

into our

waterways.

Learn how to make smart seafood

choices at www.FishWatch.gov.

Vo l u n t e e r !

c h o o s e s u s t a i n a b l e

Choose nontoxic

chemicals in the

home and office.

Volunteer for

cleanups in your

community. You

can get involved

in protecting your

watershed too!

Energy efficient light

bulbs reduce

greenhouse gas

emissions. Also flip the

light switch off when

you leave the room!

Long-lasting

light bulbs

- ARE A -

E D U C A T E

re d u c e

R E U S E

recycle

D R I V E L E S S

B I K E M O R E

When you further your own

education, you can help others

understand the importance and

value of our natural resources.

-SHOP-

WISELY

Buy less

plastic and

bring a

reusable

shopping bag.

PLANT

A TREE

Trees provide

food and

oxygen. They

help save

energy, clean

the air, and

help combat

climate change.

s e a f o o d

The less water

you use, the

less runoff and

wastewater that

eventually end

up in the ocean.

Cut down on what you throw

away. Follow the three “R’s” to

conserve natural resources and

landfill space.

o c e a n s e r v i c e . n o a a . g o v

TEN SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP PROTECT THE EARTH

“Protecting Our Planet Starts with You. Ten simple choices for a healthier planet.”

MEASURE

YOUR

IMPACT

“From driving a car to disposing of

waste, many of our daily activities

cause greenhouse gas emissions. In

living a more sustainable lifestyle and

tackling the climate crisis, knowing

how our behaviors and actions impact

the environment is a crucial frst step.”

THE

PRECAUTIONARY

PRINCIPLE:

DAMAGING ACTION

MUST BE FOUGHT

PREEMPTIVELY

When people talk about important things like taking care

of the world, they might have diferent opinions and ideas.

Sometimes, they might not be telling the whole truth, or

they might have a special reason for thinking a certain way.

This can make it hard for us to undePreventive action

means taking steps to stop bad things from happening

before they happen.

If we do things that can hurt people or animals or the

environment, we need to think about what might go

wrong and how we can stop it from happening.

For example, if we throw our trash on the ground, it can

make animals sick and hurt the plants. So, we need to put

our trash in the trash can to keep the environment clean

and safe.

Taking preventive action is like being a superhero! We can

use our powers to protect the world and make it a better

place for everyone.

rstand what is really going on and what is the best way to

take care of the world. So it's important for us to be careful

and think about diferent perspectives to make the best

decisions.

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THE PRECAUTIONARY

PRINCIPLE

CLIMATE CHANGE

DEBATE ANIMATION

“We should act against climate change because even if

you're a skeptic the risk of it being real is too great to

ignore.”

As an individual, it's important to be responsible

and do things that help make the world a better

place. This means being kind to others and

treating everyone with respect. It also means

taking care of the environment by not littering,

conserving water and energy, and picking up

trash when we see it.

Just like how we take care of ourselves by

brushing our teeth and staying healthy, we need

to take care of the world around us too. When we

do things that are good for the environment and

for

other

people,

are

showing

our

commitment towards making the world a better

place for everyone to live in.

EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS A

COMMITMENT TOWARDS

SOCIETY AS A WHOLE

INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL

RESPONSIBILITY

Even as young people, we can help make a

diference in our communities and the world by

working together to solve problems and make

positive changes. We want to make the world a

better and happier place to live in.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

AND ETHICS

“Social responsibility is an ethical theory in which

individuals are accountable for fulflling their

civic duty, and the actions of an individual must

beneft the whole of society. In this way, there

must be a balance between economic growth

and the welfare of society and the environment.

If this equilibrium is maintained, then social

responsibility is accomplished.”

Enough efort, enough ambition, enough

action just isn't there right now, so we

CHANGE IS

INCREMENTAL BUT

EVERY STEP COUNTS

INACTION IS ALSO

A CHOICE

Everything we do can have an efect on the world around

us, even if we don't notice it right away. For example, if we

throw our trash on the ground instead of in the garbage

can, it might not seem like a big deal to us, but it can hurt

the Earth and the animals that live on it. But if we do little

things like using less plastic or recycling, it can help make

the world a better place for everyone. So, it's important to

always try to do good things for the Earth!

THE COST OF INACTION IS

FAR GREATER THAN THE

COST OF ACTION

continue to see emissions rise, temperatures rise, the

focus then has to shift to adapting to these changing

conditions,” says the Executive Secretary adding that

despite the overwhelming scientifc evidence that

natural disasters are increasing in frequency and

severity due to climate change, “countries still continue

to do the things that they're not supposed to do - this

dependency on fossil fuels; our patterns of production

and consumption are unsustainable.”

STUDENTS AROUND

THE WORLD GO ON

CLIMATE STRIKE

“School and university students in more than 100

countries have gone on strike to demand that

politicians take urgent action on climate change. The

coordinated protests were organised on social media

under the Fridays for Future banner and inspired by

the 16-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who

is in her 30th week of striking on Fridays.”

ACTION

NOW

WORLD OZONE DAY 2019

32 YEARS AND HEALING

HOW MULTIPLE COUNTRIES

ARE WORKING TOGETHER

TO END PLASTIC POLLUTION

BY 2040

"Thanks to international cooperation the ozone layer is

healing. It’s been 32 years since the global community

agreed to the Montreal Protocol, which banned ozone

depleting substances."

Infographic detailing the efects of plastic reduction

over the next two decades.

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